Developer revises 79 N. Handover plan; council presses for site cleanup before support

Apr 9, 2026

An applicant reduced requested variances for the fire-damaged 79 N. Handover site and proposed six twin units, but council members voiced concern the owner lacks funds to clean the site and signaled any letter of support should be conditioned on remediation.

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The developer seeking zoning relief for 79 North Handover Street presented a revised plan to Borough Council on April 8 that reduces the project from an earlier, variance-heavy townhome proposal to six twin units and four variances. Councilors welcomed the improved design but repeatedly pressed the applicant on site cleanup and certainty of funding.

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